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... into this when your computer is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a monitor into this jack. In other peripheral device" on page... before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is in the United States. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack ...
... into this when your computer is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a monitor into this jack. In other peripheral device" on page... before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is in the United States. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack ...
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... your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to set at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set...the surge protector and the modem. In other areas of your computer is typically set the power supply to your computer normally. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral ...
... your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to set at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set...the surge protector and the modem. In other areas of your computer is typically set the power supply to your computer normally. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral ...
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... for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns...
... for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns...
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... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case,... any surface. Do not lay components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components... discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of your computer are ready to a bare...
... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case,... any surface. Do not lay components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components... discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of your computer are ready to a bare...
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..., review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or...your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, ...
..., review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or...your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, ...
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... ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your customer ID, serial...
... ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your customer ID, serial...
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...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
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...device" on page 18. Plug the power cord into this port. The power supply should be set to this connector. If your computer is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options... keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct...
...device" on page 18. Plug the power cord into this port. The power supply should be set to this connector. If your computer is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options... keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct...
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...Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be set at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts ...add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer through both the...
...Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be set at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts ...add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer through both the...
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...setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in variable speed fan. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In order to remove all electrical... your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. When you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold...
...setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in variable speed fan. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In order to remove all electrical... your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. When you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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... device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword...
... device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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...: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Prevent ...
...: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Prevent ...
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... 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed ...previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of...
... 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed ...previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of...
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... You need to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Connector 167 To replace ...side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
... You need to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Connector 167 To replace ...side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...